Slab Contrasted Kaha 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, heritage, authoritative, bookish, institutional, efficient setting, print utility, classic tone, strong presence, slab serif, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sturdy, crisp.
A compact slab-serif with sturdy, mostly uniform stroke weight and gently bracketed, rectangular serifs. The letterforms are upright and relatively narrow, with a steady rhythm and moderate sidebearings that keep text feeling tidy and efficient. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are clean, and joins are straightforward, giving the design a confident, workmanlike texture. Numerals and capitals share the same solid, squared-off serif logic, producing a consistent, cohesive color across lines of text.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a stable, even texture is desirable, as well as headlines that benefit from firm serif presence without heavy weight. The narrow build can help fit more characters per line in magazines, reports, and packaging, while maintaining a traditional, authoritative feel.
The overall tone is classic and grounded, evoking traditional print typography with a practical, no-nonsense voice. It reads as dependable and institutional rather than playful, with an editorial seriousness that suits formal messaging.
The design appears aimed at delivering a robust slab-serif voice optimized for clear, efficient composition—combining compact proportions with a steady stroke system and confident serifs to perform reliably in both text and display contexts.
In running text the serif structure creates clear horizontal anchoring and a slightly mechanical regularity, while the restrained contrast helps maintain an even typographic color. The narrow proportions allow dense setting without looking overly compressed, and the slab treatment remains prominent at both display and text sizes.